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Legendary French film star Alain Delon dies aged 88

Delon rose to international fame in the 1960s with roles in classic films such as Purple Noon (1960), The Leopard (1963) and Le Samouraï (1969).

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The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week

'Emily in Paris', Fede Álvarez' 'Alien: Romulus', an exhibition dedicated to Pedro Almodóvar's love affair with Madrid and more. Here's what to do in Europe this weekend.

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Film of the Week: ‘Alien: Romulus’ - Is the Alien franchise back?

While not without its flaws, this latest chapter in the Alien franchise sees director Fede Álvarez bring things back to basics and stage some appropriately disgusting thrills.

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Ellen Burstyn to receive Liberatum Pioneer Award in Venice

The Oscar-winning star of 'The Exorcist' will be honoured for her lifetime contribution to cinema at this year's Venice Film Festival.

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Pedro Almodóvar to receive career achievement award at San Sebastián

The Spanish director will receive a lifetime achievement award at the festival in Spain next month.

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Hollywood star and 'The Notebook' actress Gena Rowlands dies aged 94

The four-time Emmy winner was known for her portrayals of strong women. She was often directed by her husband, John Cassavetes, and was introduced to a new generation of film fans with her son’s film, ‘The Notebook’.

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Pokémon actress Rachael Lillis dies aged 46

Lillis's first Pokémon part was in 1999 in 'Pokémon: The First Movie'. She would go on to appear in 423 episodes of Pokémon between 1997 and 2015. Her fellow Pokémon performer Veronica Taylor remembers "extraordinary talent, a bright light that shone through her voice whether speaking or singing."

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Why is the novelty popcorn bucket 2024's biggest cinema trend?

The internet is obsessing over movie-themed popcorn buckets, with each new design becoming an online sensation and elevated to coveted collectable. What in the seventh art is going on with the "War of the Popcorn Buckets"?

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The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week

Spectacular surrealism; Netflix's Love Is Blind UK; Gerard Way's 'The Umbrella Academy'; Sziget Festival... and a film to avoid at all costs - here's what's new in Europe this weekend.

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Film of the Week: 'Borderlands' - One to avoid at all costs

It's Guardians Of The Galaxy meets Mad Max - if a hyperactive toddler had reimagined them as dumpsterfires.

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UK riots: 'Veep’ creator calls out Elon Musk’s 'civil war' posts

Celebrated satirist Armando Iannucci has taken Elon Musk to task and highlighted once more to what extent the billionaire tech owner is only interested in fanning the flames of unrest in the UK.

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Study finds that Hollywood is ‘not progressive at all’

Just 32 per cent of speaking characters in the top 100 movies at the box office in 2023 were women or girls, according to the University of Southern California's Annenberg Inclusion Initiative annual report.

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‘Black Panther’ actress Connie Chiume dies aged 72

The veteran South African actress, who also starred in Beyoncé’s musical film 'Black Is King'. The South African government has stated that "her outstanding work will always be remembered.”

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Who is the favourite to sing the new James Bond theme tune?

One name is emerging as a strong favourite to walk in the footsteps of recent Bond musicians Adele, Sam Smith and Billie Eilish...

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Is David Lynch retiring from directing due to health concerns?

Sad news as the mastermind behind Twin Peaks and 'Mulholland Drive' reveals that he cannot direct on set anymore since being diagnosed with emphysema. However, the director has clarified some of his comments, stating he will "never retire."

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What awards and festivals have prizes for children's films?

Films that have a certificate rating of U, PG or 12A will be eligible for the new award.

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The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week

A Taylor Swift exhibition, new Smashing Pumpkins and David Lynch albums, Edinburgh Fringe and Irish music festival - here's what to see and do in Europe this weekend.

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Film of the Week: 'El Eco' ('The Echo')

An earthly yet poetic observational documentary about a remote community in Mexico from a remarkable filmmaking voice.

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Universal wins rights to Britney Spears' memoir for upcoming biopic

Universal Pictures has landed the rights to Britney Spears' memoir “The Woman in Me" and will develop a biopic of the pop star.

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US entertainment industry backs bill against AI deepfakes

The bill would create the first-ever federal right to one’s voice and likeness – something that currently only exists at the state level.

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